Oscar-nominated actor George Segal died on Tuesday. He was 87 years old.
Although Segal had a six-decade-long career, he was widely known for his role as ‘Pops Solomon’ on the sitcom, The Goldbergs. A character in the series, Pops gave those around him–most notably Adam, Barry, Erica, Murray, and Beverly–either good advice or snark.
Sports were a recurring theme of the show, and here are my picks for the five of the top episodes.
As You Wish: This episode focuses on Adam wanting swords so he can make a film. To get a sword, Adam tells Murray that he wants to join the school’s fencing team. In exchange, Murray catches on to the ruse and pushes Adam to become the best fencer at his school.
Hail Barry: In this episode, sports-loving Barry wants to get a spot on the school football team. He succeeds, but only after multiple trials and tribulations.
WrestleMania: Murray gets Barry and Adam tickets to attend WrestleMania. The episode features a cameo by Hulk Hogan.
The Opportunity of a Lifetime: Barry once more has a chance to impress the Phillies by throwing the first pitch at a game.
The Lost Boy: Adam gets lost at a Phillies game.
RIP ‘Pops.” Thanks for giving me hours of entertainment.
